A Catholic child adoption agency has won a High Court case that could allow it to lawfully discriminate against same-sex couples.
British expats are not entitled to have their pensions index-linked, the European Court of Human Rights has ruled
Judges should be given powers to use their discretion when tackling the illegality defence where property ownership is concealed for criminal purposes.
Baxter v Mannion [2010] EWHC 573 (Ch), [2010] All ER (D) 173 (Mar)
D v D [2010] EWHC 138 (Fam), [2010] All ER (D) 162 (Mar)
R (on the application of Maroudas) v Secretary of State for Environment Food and Rural Affairs [2010] EWCA Civ 280, [2010] All ER (D) 171 (Mar)
Wood Floor Solutions Andreas Domberger GmbH v Silva Trade SA C-19/09, [2010] All ER (D) 130 (Mar)
Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Commencement No 16, Transitory and Transitional Provisions) Order 2010 (SI 2010/807)
Social Security (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No 3) Regulations 2010 (SI 2010/840)
Much of what has been written on the Jackson report so far suggests that the time for debate is over. This is not correct. The debate is just beginning.
MOVERS & SHAKERS
NLJ Career Profile: Hugo Plowman, Mishcon de Reya
From global fraud cases to fishing off-grid, Mishcon de Reya’s chair of dispute resolution Hugo Plowman discusses mentors, management switching off
Maguire Family Law—Jennifer Hudec, Ciara Florey, Alice Ferguson & Ruth Wynn
Maguire Family Law announces partner promotion and new hires amid a record year for enquiries
Switalskis—Rebecca Parry & Hannah Gamble
Switalskis wills and probate team extends reach with two appointments
